"The
Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated Classic" is an all-new, original
special in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Lincoln Square Productions
and Walt Disney Animation Studios. The special goes behind-the-scenes for an
exclusive look at the origins and evolution of the Academy Award-winning film
"Frozen," now the biggest animated feature of all time. The special tells the
real story of making a modern movie based on a timeless tale that nearly
overnight became a cultural touchstone for legions of fans.

"The
Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated Classic" airs Tuesday, Sept. 2 (8
p.m.) on the ABC Television Network.

Viewers
will get a rare look inside Walt Disney Animation Studios and
unprecedented access to the creative team that brought "Frozen" to life.
Throughout the one-hour special, the audience will hear from "Frozen" stars
Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel, the directors, songwriters, producer, artists
and chief creative officer John Lasseter - the team who dreamed of making a
cherished Hans Christian Andersen story into a big screen animated
musical.

Viewers
will take a journey to the Norwegian villages and landscapes that inspired the
look of Arendelle - the fictional kingdom - and see images and footage from the
research trips to Norway, Quebec and points beyond that helped create the
film's unforgettable look and feel.

This
special will also include some announcements about the next chapter of "Frozen"
and a never-before-seen preview of "Frozen" characters Anna, Elsa and Kristoff
on an upcoming episode of ABC's "Once Upon a Time."

The
program will culminate in an exclusive sneak peek at the action-packed
comedy-adventure "Big Hero 6," currently in production at Walt Disney Animation
Studios - under wraps until now - as the team prepares its next big-screen
epic.

"The
Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated Classic" features interviews with
"Frozen" stars Bell (voice of Anna) and Menzel (voice of Elsa) as well as
Lasseter. This one-hour special also will feature exclusive insights and
commentary from art director Mike Giaimo and artists from the art direction,
animation and effects teams.

The
exclusive sneak peek of "Big Hero 6" is presented by the film's directors, Don
Hall and Chris Williams.